New ZealandSinging mayor aims for World Cup duetManukau's singing, rapping mayor, Len Brown, wants to take on the national anthem at Eden Park during the Rugby World Cup.27 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLove thy neighbour? Auckland's noisiest streets revealedA number of suburban streets gave the CBD a run for its money in the noise stakes.27 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Eyesore' house irks neighboursA heavily tagged, unoccupied house in west Auckland has infuriated neighbours and exposed loopholes in council rules.26 Aug 01:47 AM
Opinion<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Random idea beats ardvaarks, donkeysSo many voters picking from the top, it makes sense to not list candidates in alphabetical order, writes Brian Rudman.24 Aug 09:30 PM
Opinion<i>Kevin Atkinson:</i> Home truths forcing everybody to adjustCredit crunch has changed the landscape for residential building, writes Kevin Atkinson24 Aug 09:30 PM
New Zealand<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Postal ballot to select region's office holders will extend over three weeks23 Aug 05:30 PM
